22 government jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Professor Goel’s Computational Policy Lab at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School is seeking a Software Engineer with specialized expertise in software development, generative AI, and data science. This position is housed within the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Through teaching and research at the Kennedy School of Government and its program of visiting fellows, conferences and initiatives, the Center is at the forefront of its area of inquiry. Application Requirements Applications must include the following, or they will be considered incomplete: Resume Cover letter including: A link to a piece of code on GitHub that you wrote, ideally something that demonstrates your technical skills and you’d enjoy walking us through if you were selected for an interview. A short description of the project you linked to. Confirmation that you are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for at least two years....

The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University seeks an exceptional Executive Director to lead the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, which strengthens the capabilities of mayors and senior city leaders to build more effective city governments, solve pressing problems, and improve outcomes for residents. This is an opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to help advance the next era of the Initiative’s programming and impact.  Reporting to the Center’s Executive Director and working closely with the Center’s Faculty Director, this role will guide the team responsible for delivering executive education, applied learning, alumni programming, curriculum development, and in-city engagement. They will work with colleagues across the center to support faculty co-chairs in their academic leadership by facilitating high-quality pedagogy and curriculum design, delivering a world-class participant experience, ensuring coherence across and within programs,...

Reporting to the Dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, the Director is charged with setting the IOP’s overarching strategy and establishing and executing on its priorities. The Director should have a demonstrated record as an inspirational leader and an exceptional manager, and will lead a team of roughly 20 staff, including an Executive Director. He or she should conceptualize and execute innovative and policy-relevant programs that serve to encourage and educate the next generation of public leaders and that build on the IOP’s reputation as a national platform for discourse spanning the political spectrum. The Director should have a compelling vision for how to encourage engagement in politics and public service and to foster meaningful conversations across difference at a highly polarized time. The Director will collaborate closely with the IOP’s Senior Advisory Committee (SAC), and will advise the Dean on the SAC’s membership. The Director will also oversee the IOP’s Student...

Starting Rate: $22.00   Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line).    Major Responsibilities: Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller, primarily in specific traditional branch locations where such a “hybrid” position is authorized. Account Representative Duties: Works toward achieving specific individual sales and service goals through the following activities:  Opens deposit accounts Prepares and processes loan applications for various lending units (mortgage, consumer, small business, etc.) Closes loans for customers for applicable...

The Reimagining the Economy Project (RtE) at the Harvard Kennedy School is recruiting a Project Manager for its new Global Economic Transformation initiative. The successful applicant will work closely with the RtE leadership team, graduate students, and other researchers within a tight-knit academic community at the Center for International Development, and in collaboration with the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy and the Taubman Center for State and Local Government.   This position will engage with RtE’s new Global Economic Transformation initiative, through which we are creating an international network of policy practitioners who are experimenting with new approaches to local, regional, and national economic development, and addressing challenges such as the creation of good jobs, growth in the services sector, and the green energy transition.   About the Reimagining the Economy Project    Founded in 2022, RtE is a multi-year research initiative that integrates a...

Harvard Law School’s Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) is inviting applications for a Clinical Instructor. CJI is a public defender clinic that provides zealous defense to indigent adults and juvenile clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Boston area criminal courts. Student practice includes case investigation, trial court work from arraignment to disposition, and interlocutory appellate representation in the Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court. The clinic also represents clients in compassionate release proceedings, and has an active amicus practice before the SJC. CJI students learn to provide client-centered representation, developing their advocacy skills to help their clients both in and out of the courtroom. Reporting to the Director and the Deputy Director of the Institute, the Clinical Instructor provides law students with a rigorous educational experience while also ensuring that clients accused or convicted of crime and/or delinquency are provided with...

Job Summary: The Associate Attorney position is primarily responsible for providing legal counsel directly to University clients on a wide range of matters related to complex litigation, investigations and disputes. The successful candidate will supervise outside counsel on large litigation, investigation, and other similar matters, independently will handle agency and court proceedings and responses to subpoenas and other demands for information, and also will partner with other OGC lawyers on complex and high-profile litigation and governmental and internal investigations, in addition to providing research on a broad range of legal topics and handling a wide array of legal matters.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Providing legal advice/counsel on litigation and governmental and internal investigations, and other areas of law relevant to the University’s mission and operations (e.g., corporate law, labor and employment issues, compliance, student and faculty affairs,...

Executive Education at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks a collaborative, highly organized, and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to lead the department’s annual planning processes – budget, forecast, multi-year – prepare reports and summaries, and provide analysis for decision support. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Administration, successful candidates will be a strong communicator, curious and persistent, have strong accounting skills, and be proactive and capable of leading tasks and projects. This is a great role for someone looking to lead a budget process. HKS is a vibrant and values-driven community, and we actively seek applications from candidates who demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive culture. Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education (HKS Exec Ed) is the premier worldwide source for executive-level leadership development focused on public service.  Exec Ed operates as a department within HKS and provides 80+ programs...

Starting Rate: $22.00   Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line).    Major Responsibilities: Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller, primarily in specific traditional branch locations where such a “hybrid” position is authorized. Account Representative Duties: Works toward achieving specific individual sales and service goals through the following activities:  Opens deposit accounts Prepares and processes loan applications for various lending units (mortgage, consumer, small business, etc.) Closes loans for customers for applicable...

At the intersection of public access and higher education, the Harvard Art Museums invite everyone to embrace inquiry, dialogue, and new perspectives on art and ideas. The museums’ global collections encompass a broad range of time periods and geographies.  The Fellowship program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of those embarking on professional museum careers in art history and related fields, conservation and conservation science, and/or museum education. Fellows are integral members of the museums’ staff, take part in departmental and museum-wide meetings, and collaborate with colleagues across the museums. Fellows are active members of the program cohort, participating in regular Fellows meetings, workshops, specialized training, and organized activities throughout the year, including presenting their work at an annual Fellows Symposium. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Pulitzer Curatorial Fellow reports to and works closely with the...

At the intersection of public access and higher education, the Harvard Art Museums invite everyone to embrace inquiry, dialogue, and new perspectives on art and ideas. The museums’ global collections encompass a broad range of time periods and geographies.    The Fellowship program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of those embarking on professional museum careers in art history and related fields, conservation and conservation science, and/or museum education. Fellows are integral members of the museums’ staff, take part in departmental and museum-wide meetings, and collaborate with colleagues across the museums. Fellows are active members of the program cohort, participating in regular Fellows meetings, workshops, specialized training, and organized activities throughout the year, including presenting their work at an annual Fellows Symposium.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: The focus for the Objects Conservation Fellow will be the...

The Senior Project Manager will manage the implementation of two large research projects for The People Lab. Each are described below and are estimated to be around 50% of the role.  The National City Survey  The People Lab will launch the first-ever national survey of city employees in 2026. This initiative will entail conducting an annual survey of city employees across the country, with the aim of empowering cities, researchers, and practitioners to better understand workforce challenges and address them in a timely and data-informed manner. The Senior Project Manager, working closely with a Data Scientist, will oversee the creation of a national panel data set of city employees as well as employee surveys in three cities to start, with the intention of scaling up to additional cities each year. They will coordinate across stakeholders; manage government partner relationships, timelines, and deliverables; coordinate all implementation logistics; support junior research staff...

The Director of Strategic Operations will work closely with the Government Performance Lab's (GPL) Executive Director in a Chief of Staff-type role to translate the GPL’s strategic vision throughout the organization’s operations-- designing and implementing systems to improve GPL core functions in order to drive greater organizational impact. To this end, the Director of Strategic Operations will work closely with the Senior Director of Operations in leading a team overseeing the strategic direction of critical central functions including human capital, training, and staff and manager supports. This includes directly managing the Senior Operations Coordinator. The Director of Strategic Operations will also work closely with the GPL’s senior Policy Leads for each program area at the GPL to support translation from strategy to action. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategy : Work with the GPL Executive Director and leadership team to refine GPL’s...

Job Summary: This position provides electrical engineering at a senior level for the planning, design, technical support on operation, maintenance, and upgrades of the University’s utility infrastructure which includes electric, steam, hot water and chilled water as well as energy/building management and utility metering systems. This position shall also perform special short and long-range projects as directed. Position Description: Partners with E&U Leadership to develop, refine, and maintain the campus utility systems. Coordinate with the plans and needs of the University’s Schools and Units. Oversee the installation and relocation of underground utility infrastructure with minimum impact to the University’s community and its activities. Assume complete engineering responsibility for utility distribution systems to ensure system capability, flexibility, reliability, safety, economic operation, and consideration for expansion. Formulate and balance long and short-range...

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus, the A.R.T. seeks to expand the boundaries of theatre by producing events that immerse audiences in transformative theatrical experiences that expand the boundaries of theatre.  Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Producer and Associate Producer, the Company Manager is a key member of the Artistic team responsible for overseeing the onboarding of and hospitality for all visiting artists. The Company Manager serves as the central connection point from artists to staff at the theatre, as well as individuals in the Harvard and Cambridge communities. The Company Manager and larger artistic team are responsible for a high standard of care that allows visiting artists to create the best possible work for A.R.T.’s audiences.  Additionally, the Company Manager supports the General Manager with the contracting and payment of artists for all productions and presentations, designated events, and affiliated...

The Advancement Officer works to implement strategic development, communications and outreach initiatives and support efforts to secure and manage diverse funding streams for the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) of Harvard Law School. In collaboration with CHLPI leadership and staff, the Advancement Officer will support grant and donor activities and CHLPI’s strategic development efforts to manage CHLPI’s robust and complex funding portfolio. The Advancement Officer will serve to support a dynamic center that conducts public interest and clinical teaching in the food and health law fields. The work in the center includes both independent and collaborative teamwork in growing areas of local, national, and global importance. For more information about CHLPI, visit www.chlpi.org .  As Advancement Officer, you will:   Plan and implement development activities to secure and maintain funding from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals....

The Institutional Data Initiative (IDI) is a new research center working to advance society’s relationship with knowledge by expanding access to, and deepening our understanding of, the data that underpins AI. By collaborating with library, government, and academic institutions to publish their knowledge collections as AI training sets, IDI seeks to 1) empower those institutions and the cultures they represent, 2) build a foundational pipeline for academic inquiry of AI, and 3) advance the state of the art for all builders of AI systems.  IDI’s work spans the AI data ecosystem—from digitization, data structuring, and metadata synthesis, to safety and security analysis, all the way through to benchmarking and the development of ethical and governance frameworks. Institutional collaboration forms the gateway to this work and IDI places a particular emphasis on opportunities with institutions that expand the cultural breadth of knowledge represented in the building blocks of AI.  At...

About HPAC Harvard Public Affairs and Communications (HPAC) manages and facilitates the University’s relationships with the general public, media outlets, federal, state, and local governments, and our neighboring communities. HPAC advances information and communications related to the University’s mission of excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The Executive Director of Content and Editorial Strategy leads the development and production of creative, innovative and proactive storytelling strategies to advance the mission of Harvard University. Responsible for the quality, accuracy, and creativity of content, the Executive Director will manage highly effective teams to ensure the university’s content has optimal reach and impact, deploying best-in-class products and projects across all mediums. Reporting to the Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications, this role is a senior member of the university’s central communications and public affairs team and...

Provide long-term, in-depth counseling and emotional assistance to patients and families. Develop treatment plans based on psychosocial assessment. Maintain complete patient records. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Assists HUHS patients and their families in coordinating medical, social, emotional, insurance, and vocational issues related to injury or illness. Conducts psychosocial assessments, either in-person or telephonically, in order to develop a comprehensive out-patient care plan that guides work with patient. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, support staff, community agencies, and other health care professionals to implement safe, effective, and timely patient care. Communicates with treating clinicians on areas of concerns and provides clinical updates to clinicians on a regular basis. Provides timely and appropriate documentation in patient's electronic medical record. Participates in assuring that HUHS is in the forefront of applying Case Management principles....

Job Summary: Reporting to the Dean for Faculty Affairs and Planning, the Director for Research Integrity supports the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The Director receives and evaluates allegations of research misconduct, and manages the further inquiry and investigation into these allegations as the specific case requires. Works independently to implement FAS/SEAS, University, and federal research integrity and related professional conduct policies and regulations. Leads education and training efforts on research integrity and fosters an environment to support the responsible conduct of research. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Has primary responsibility for receiving, handling, and providing responses to allegations of scientific and/or research misconduct involving faculty, staff, post-doctoral affiliates or students within the FAS/SEAS community. Establishes preliminary evaluations of the allegations and...

The Center’s Strategy and Impact team provides thought partnership, evaluative analysis, and insights to guide strategy, identify impact, and continuously improve programs, support offerings, curriculum, and broader Center work. Going beyond satisfaction surveys, the team measures impact by assessing how ideas are adopted in practice. It also leads recruitment of mayors into the Center’s Program for New Mayors and the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, provides insights about cities to internal and external stakeholders to facilitate connections, partnerships and action, and serves as steward of Initiative data. In collaboration with the Communications team, the team showcases and amplifies impact for our donor, Harvard, and global audiences.  The Center is seeking an Impact Assessment and Knowledge Management Specialist to help us understand, communicate, and strengthen our impact on the next generation of city leaders. As a member of the Center’s Strategy and Impact...

Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (BKC), an interfaculty research center, seeks a Managing Director. This is a rare and unusual opportunity to join a flourishing, intellectually robust community of faculty, staff, students, fellows and affiliates from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, committed to making sense of the digital environment and ensuring that it promotes human agency, dignity and genuine connection.   The Managing Director will be an integral member of BKC’s leadership team, serving as chief operating and administrative officer for all of the Center’s daily operations and programs. The Managing Director will also serve as deputy to the Executive Director and as a primary contact and resource for key BKC’s stakeholders, including HLS faculty and administrators, as well as BKC fellows, faculty associates and affiliates. This role will supervise, support and work closely with several direct reports.   As Managing Director, you...